The term "modernization" refers to the transformation of a
traditional, feudal society into a progressive, modern one.
It has the following characteristics:
Industrialization of the traditional economy.
• Increased agricultural commercialization and
specialization.
Importance of industry and trade over agriculture. More
machines used for production.
Possession of a nationally conscripted military force.
Increased geographic mobility (people going from one
place to another) and social mobility (people moving from
one social position to another)
Spread of popular, scientific and technical education.
Increase in material standards of living.
Politically conscious citizens.
Increased urbanization (more cities) and well-
developed, nationwide communications.
Centralized and specialized administration by the
government. Rule of law, not of man.
How would you go about doing this based on Japanese factors at the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate? Brainstorm as many ideas as you can in five minutes.
Class Brainstorming Session
With members of your group come up with several things that ought to be done if Japan is to modernize from the society it was during Tokugawa Shogunate. Type your list on a Pages document using very large font, say, 18, and leave that up on your desk so other students can see it. Split them up, say half for one and half for another. Once that is done walk around the room and view other lists.
Return back to your seat when finished. Was there anything you would add? Do so.
Assignment:
"Catch Up, Overtake!"
Part I
As you may have read in your text, or witnessed in the assigned videos slogans were a crucial part of Japanese development. The key figures of the Meiji Restoration movement (see pp. 121-127 of Pacific Century) used them to motivate and mobilize the Japanese people. Now that you have brainstormed ideas to help Japan modernize, see how one of the following Meiji leaders sought to modernize his country. For each leader, you will create a WIKIPAGE with a slogan capturing the essence of his stance, pictures to illustrate it, and engaging text to induce your classmates to adopt your position.
A more detailed list of reformers appears below. You will be assigned one for your group to learn about and figure out some sort of slogan they would have used - if one cannot be found that would be attributable to them - and create a WIKIPAGE
See your class in the left hand margin to discover your group.
Saigo Takamori
Fukuzawa Yukichi
Okubo Toshimichi
Matsukata Masayoshi
Kuroda Kiyotaka
Ito Hirobumi
Yamagata Aritomo
Kido Koin
Ōkuma Shigenobu
Itagaki Taisuke
You can use Questia as a source (begin at KIS School LibraryQuestia is a great search engine for information: your email address as used here at KIS so xxxxxx@student.kis.or.kr and then your student number plus kis
You may use Wikipedia, but confirm the source of the writing you use.
Your first source should be your text book, Pacific Century.
Part II Evaluation
Now it's time to take notes on all the men who led the Meiji Restoration, and, more importantly, to vote on whose wikispace is best.
The Characteristics of Modernization
The term "modernization" refers to the transformation of a
traditional, feudal society into a progressive, modern one.
It has the following characteristics:
- Industrialization of the traditional economy.
• Increased agricultural commercialization andspecialization.
- Importance of industry and trade over agriculture. More
machines used for production.- Possession of a nationally conscripted military force.
- Increased geographic mobility (people going from one
place to another) and social mobility (people moving fromone social position to another)
- Spread of popular, scientific and technical education.
- Increase in material standards of living.
- Politically conscious citizens.
- Increased urbanization (more cities) and well-
developed, nationwide communications.- Centralized and specialized administration by the
government. Rule of law, not of man.How would you go about doing this based on Japanese factors at the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate? Brainstorm as many ideas as you can in five minutes.
Class Brainstorming Session
With members of your group come up with several things that ought to be done if Japan is to modernize from the society it was during Tokugawa Shogunate. Type your list on a Pages document using very large font, say, 18, and leave that up on your desk so other students can see it. Split them up, say half for one and half for another. Once that is done walk around the room and view other lists.Return back to your seat when finished. Was there anything you would add? Do so.
Assignment:
"Catch Up, Overtake!"
Part I
As you may have read in your text, or witnessed in the assigned videos slogans were a crucial part of Japanese development. The key figures of the Meiji Restoration movement (see pp. 121-127 of Pacific Century) used them to motivate and mobilize the Japanese people. Now that you have brainstormed ideas to help Japan modernize, see how one of the following Meiji leaders sought to modernize his country. For each leader, you will create a WIKIPAGE with a slogan capturing the essence of his stance, pictures to illustrate it, and engaging text to induce your classmates to adopt your position.
A more detailed list of reformers appears below. You will be assigned one for your group to learn about and figure out some sort of slogan they would have used - if one cannot be found that would be attributable to them - and create a WIKIPAGE
See your class in the left hand margin to discover your group.
Part II Evaluation
Now it's time to take notes on all the men who led the Meiji Restoration, and, more importantly, to vote on whose wikispace is best.
Retrieval Chart: